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VU61 RXR

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,956 mi
Last recorded171,956 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 RXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 171,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 159,234 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 150,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm level sensor damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,050 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 140,045 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 129,453 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,199 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,522 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres perished

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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VU61 RXR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 78,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU61 RXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU61 RXR registered?

VU61 RXR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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